Envirobent For Dam Sealing

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Data Sheet

Product

Envirobent for dam sealing 011-878 0366/77 www.gwminerals.co.za

Product Description

Envirobent is a natural clay that has been modified to provide specific swelling capabilities.
Envirobent is suitable for use in the repair of leaking earth dams and in the initial
construction of dam floors and walls.

Features Benefits

•Natural clay •Environmentally friendly


•High free swell •Good sealing properties
•Milled Envirobent •For sealing new dam constructions

Typical Chemistry Typical Mineralogy

SiO2 56.65% Montmorillonite 69%


Al2O3 17.05% Quartz 14%
Fe2O3 5.92% Calcite 9%
CaO 4.05% Plagioclase 3%
MgO 3.24% Mica 2%
K2O 1.02% K-Feldspar 2%
Na2O 2.66%
LOI 9.09%

Typical Physical Properties

Swelling volume (ml/2g) 23


pH 10 - 10.5
Moisture 8 - 15%
Viscosity (Baroid funnel, 24s min (immediate)
5% suspension) 26s min (10 minutes)
Grading retained <5% on 150 micron
Bulk density (g/cm3) 0.9 - 1.04
Water absorption - sinter
plate >580
Cation exchange capacity >75 meq/100g H2SO4 method

Packaging/ Product codes

Product Code Packaging Weight

0104 Paper bag 40 kg


0105 Bulk bag 1000 kg

Applications

•Lining and sealing of fresh water dams, ponds and


reservoirs.
•Capping of waste sites.

Up dated 03/2019

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